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gas, electrical, and drain trap and drain line connections. The com-

bustion and ventilating air openings in the front and top panels of the

furnace must never be obstructed. Refer to the unit Product Data

Bulletin for minimum clearances to combustible surfaces.

FURNACE SUSPENSION

If suspending the furnace from rafters or joist, use 3/8" threaded rod

and 2”x2”x3/8” angle iron as shown below. The length of rod will

depend on the application and the clearances necessary.

TILT OUTWARD TO ALLOW FOR

DOOR AND CIRCULATOR BLOWER

REMOVAL

3/8" DIAMETER

THREADED ROD

(6 PLACES)

PROVIDE 8" MINMUM C LEARANCE BETWEEN

CENTER ROD AND FURNACE CABINET

TO ALLOW FOR CIRCULATOR BLOWER REMOVAL

ASSURE FURNACE IS LEVEL FROM

END TO END AND HAS A SLIGHT

FORWARD TILT WITH THE FRONT

OF THE FURNACE 0"-3/4"

BELOW THE BACK OF THE FURNACE

POSITION AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE

TO BLOWER DECK TO ALLOW FOR

CIRCULATOR BLOWER REMVOAL

HOLD DOWN

NUTS

SUPPORT

NUTS

2"x2"x3/8"

ANGLE IRON

(3 PLACES)

Figure 1 - Suspended Furnace

EXISTING FURNACE REMOVAL

NOTE: When an existing furnace is removed from a venting system

serving other appliances, the venting system may be too large to

properly vent the remaining attached appliances.

The following vent testing procedure is reproduced from the American

National Standard/National Standard of Canada for Gas-Fired Cen-

tral Furnaces ANSI Z21.47-1998, CSA-2.3-M98 Section 1.23.1.

The following steps shall be followed with each appliance connected to the

venting system placed in operation, while any other appliances con-

nected to the venting system are not in operation:

a. Seal any unused openings in the venting system;

b. Inspect the venting system for proper size and horizontal pitch, as

required by the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the CAN/

CSA B149 Installation Codes and these instructions. Determine that

there is no blockage or restriction, leakage, corrosion and other de-

ficiencies which could cause an unsafe condition;

c. In so far as practical, close all building doors and windows and all

doors between the space in which the appliance(s) connected to the

venting system are located and other spaces of the building. Turn

on clothes dryers and any appliance not connected to the venting

system. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as range hoods and bath-

room exhausts, so they shall operate at maximum speed. Do not

operate a summer exhaust fan. Close fireplace dampers;

d. Follow the lighting instructions. Place the appliance being inspected

in operation. Adjust thermostat so appliance shall operate continu-

ously;

e. Test for draft hood equipped appliance spillage at the draft hood

relief opening after 5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the

flame of a match or candle;

f. After it has been determined that each appliance connected to the

venting system properly vents when tested as outlined above, re-

turn doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers and any other

gas burning appliance to their previous conditions of use;

g. If improper venting is observed during any of the above tests, the

common venting system must be corrected.

Corrections must be in accordance with the latest edition of

the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 and/or

CAN/CSA B149 Installation Codes.

If resizing is required on any portion of the venting system,

use the appropriate table in Appendix G in the latest edition of

the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and/or CAN/CSA

B149 Installation Codes.

THERMOSTAT LOCATION

In an area having good air circulation, locate the thermostat about

five feet high on a vibration-free inside wall. Do not install the

thermostat where it may be influenced by any of the following:

• Drafts, or dead spots behind doors, in corners, or under

cabinets.

• Hot or cold air from registers.

• Radiant heat from the sun.

• Light fixtures or other appliances.

• Radiant heat from a fireplace.

• Concealed hot or cold water pipes, or chimneys.

• Unconditioned areas behind the thermostat, such as an

outside wall.

HOT

COLD

DRAFTS OR DEAD SPOTS

-BEHIND DOORS

-IN CORNERS

-UNDER CABINET S

Figure 2 - Thermostat Influences

Consult the instructions packaged with the thermostat for mount-

ing instructions and further precautions.

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WARNING

O AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, SUFFICIENT

FRESH AIR FOR PROPER COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION OF FLUE GASES MUST

BE SUPPLIED.

OST HOMES REQUIRE OUTSIDE AIR BE SUPPLIED INTO THE

FURNACE AREA.

Improved construction and additional insulation in buildings have

reduced heat loss by reducing air infiltration and escape around

doors and windows. These changes have helped in reducing heat-

ing/cooling costs but have created a problem supplying combus-

tion and ventilation air for gas fired and other fuel burning appli-

ances. Appliances that pull air out of the house (clothes dryers,

exhaust fans, fireplaces, etc.) increase the problem by starving

appliances for air.

House depressurization can cause back drafting or improper com-

bustion of gas-fired appliances, thereby exposing building occu-

pants to gas combustion products that could include carbon mon-

oxide.

If this furnace is to be installed in the same space with other gas

appliances, such as a water heater, ensure there is an adequate

supply of combustion and ventilation air for the other appliances.